Articles by Alyssa Navarro
Palm-Sized Satellite FemtoSat Aims To Bring Down Cost Of Space Missions
The outer space will soon be literally within your grasp. Scientists from Arizona State University have developed a tiny, palm-sized satellite called FemtoSat, hoping to provide cheaper space missions that can be done by anyone.
NASA's Neowise Mission Detects 72 New Near-Earth Objects Including 8 Potentially Hazardous
Neowise, NASA's asteroid-hunting spacecraft, released Tuesday a fresh batch of data, revealing hundreds of Near-Earth objects of which 72 are newly-detected.
California Now Allows Pharmacists To Provide Birth Control To Women
California pharmacists can now provide birth control contraceptives to girls and women in the state as the law that allows it became fully effective Friday. Anyone who decides to do so has to answer a questionnaire to ensure that the method is safe for them.
Activity Icons In Food Packaging Could Carry Details Needed For Exercise
Health experts in the United Kingdom have suggested putting up special activity icons on food labels, indicating the time needed to burn off extra calories. The icons should be simple and comprehensible, they said.
SpaceX Resumes Resupply Missions To Space Station After June Rocket Failure
SpaceX on Friday will continue its resupply missions to the International Space Station after its rocket failure in June last year. The mission will send a one-of-a-kind space module to the ISS.
Cloud Study Suggests Global Warming May Be Worse Than Previously Believed
A new report suggests that climate models may have underestimated the role of clouds in global warming. This means that future warming could be worse than previously believed, researchers said.
Manuscript Reveals Isaac Newton's Recipe For Philosopher's Stone
The Chemical Heritage Foundation now keeps a manuscript handwritten by Sir Isaac Newton detailing a recipe needed for the 'Philosopher's Stone.' Newton was quite fascinated with alchemy, experts said.
US Customs Returns Smuggled Dinosaur Bones To Mongolia
A U.S. federal law enforcement agency on April 5 returned several smuggled dinosaur bones to the Mongolian government. The fossils were seized by agents from Utah and New York.
Global Diabetes Cases Quadrupled In Less Than Four Decades And Junk Food Isn't All To Blame
The number of people with diabetes all over the world has quadrupled in less than four decades, the World Health Organization said. What caused this sudden surge?
NASA Astronaut Scott Kelly To Write About His Historic Year In Space
Former NASA astronaut Scott Kelly will chronicle his historic year in space in a forthcoming memoir. Kelly will write about the effects of long-term spaceflight on his body and his belief in the journey to Mars.
Lystrosaurus Changed Breeding Behavior To Survive Drastic Climate Change
Although most species were wiped out by an extreme extinction event millions of years ago, the therapsid Lystrosaurus survived. How did they do it? By changing their breeding behavior.
Galaxy NGC 1600 Hosts Gigantic Black Hole 17 Billion Times More Massive Than The Sun
Astronomers were surprised to detect a supermassive black hole 17 billion times the mass of the sun in an average-sized galaxy group called Galaxy NGC 1600. The discovery has prompted scientists to rethink existing models.
Loss Of Partner Can Literally Break Your Heart, Increase Risk Of Heart Failure
A new study in Denmark found that grieving individuals who lost a spouse or partner are at higher risk of stroke, heart failure or heart attack. The link can be traced to irregular heartbeat, researchers said.
Most People Over 90 At Peace With Dying: Study
A new study in the United Kingdom revealed that most people aged 90 and above are at peace with dying. The report also found that the elderly are willing to talk about dying, but are seldom asked about it.
World's Brightest X-Ray Laser To Get More Powerful With Billion-Dollar Upgrade
The world's brightest and fastest X-ray laser found at the SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory will become more powerful than ever with a billion-dollar upgrade. The project will take X-ray science to the next level.
'Hubble Repairman' John Grunsfeld To Retire After 40 Years Of Exploration
NASA's former chief scientist John Grunsfeld is set to retire after four decades of service. The former astronaut is widely-known as the Hubble Repairman for his work with the space telescope.
New Repair System That Mimics How Salamanders Grow Limbs Offers Hope For Damaged Tissue Regeneration
Scientists in South Wales have developed a new repair system that mimics how salamanders grow their limbs. The new stem cell therapy raises hopes for regeneration of damaged bones and tissues.
Touching Robots In Intimate Places Causes Arousal, Discomfort
Humanoid robots are designed to have body shapes that resemble that of a real human. A new study revealed that touching these humanoid robots in intimate places trigger feelings of discomfort and physiological arousal.
Reverse Photosynthesis Uses Sunlight To Convert Plant Biomass Into Fuel
Scientists in Denmark have discovered a process called reverse photosynthesis, which uses sunlight to convert biomass into fuel. The discovery could revolutionize the production of industrial fuel and chemicals.
Eerie Satellite Image Shows Nile River Flowing Blood Red
It looks like a scene straight out of the Bible: a new satellite image from the European Space Agency shows the Nile river flowing blood red.
Human Sacrifice May Have Helped Shape Complex Societies
The ritual of human sacrifice may have helped promote complex and highly-stratified societies, a new study revealed. What's more, the notion of a divine authority may have been exploited for this very purpose.
Formula E Unveils First Driverless Racing Car: Is This The Future Of Racing?
Heads up, racing enthusiasts: the first driverless car design for the up-and-coming Roborace series is now out to the public. Is this the future of electric car racing?
Gas Giant Planet KELT-4Ab Offers Insights On Evolution Of Three-Star Systems
Move over, Tatooine. The discovery of gas giant exoplanet KELT-4Ab, which is surrounded by three stars, could help scientists understand the evolution of trinary-star systems.
Blue Origin Relaunches, Lands New Shepard Rocket With Microgravity Science Experiments
Blue Origin's New Shepard rocket re-launched into space on April 2 and safely landed back to Earth. The reusable rocket carried two microgravity science experiments: BORE and COLLIDE.
'Panama Papers' Leak Reveals How The Wealthy And Powerful Hide Their Money
The world saw on Sunday one of the biggest leaks in the history of data journalism -- millions of confidential documents unveiled how the wealthy and powerful hide their wealth.
EU Recommends Conditional Approval For Johnson & Johnson's Blood Cancer Drug Darzalex
European regulators on April 1 issued a conditional approval recommendation for the use of Johnson & Johnson's Darzalex in patients with blood cancer. The committee is awaiting more data from two ongoing studies.
FDA Takes Initial Steps To Lower Inorganic Arsenic In Infant Rice Cereal: What Pregnant Women And Moms Should Know
Babies eat thrice more rice than the average adult, so food safety is an important matter. With that, the FDA is taking steps to limit the levels of a potentially harmful component found in infant rice cereal.
NASA's Mars Opportunity Rover Tackles Steepest Climb Yet
The Opportunity rover is a veteran on Mars, spending 12 years lurking around the Red Planet. During its March 10 drive, the rover faced its steepest slope yet.
Blue Origin Pushes The Envelope For Third Launch Of Reusable Rocket
Spaceflight company Blue Origin is set to blast off its reusable rocket anytime between Saturday and Tuesday. This marks the rocket's third test flight.
Lab-Grown Skin That Sweats And Sprouts Hair Brings Hope For Patients With Severe Burns, Skin Diseases
Scientists in Japan have successfully created a revolutionary artificial skin that can produce sweat and grow hair. The lab-grown skin could someday be used to offer functional skin transplants to patients with skin disease and severe burns.
